World Robot Conference takes China's humanoid industry from showcase to commercial test

More than 300 companies are showing over 2,000 exhibits and more than 150 launches at the conference, reported on August 18, 2026. Factory, hotel, household and retail tasks are prominent, while cost, durability, dexterity and task reliability remain barriers.

Why it matters: embodied-AI procurement is moving toward measurable work outcomes.

Buyers should ask for task success rates, intervention rates, maintenance needs, safety certification and two-year economics before committing.